Here's what India is doing to prevent China-like Covid surge

The government on Thursday took a series of measures in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in several parts of the world, including China. Here is what the Centre and state governments are......

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday. IMAGE: US Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the......

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

In a decision that will adversely impact hundreds of thousands of Indian students in the United States, the federal immigration authority has announced that foreign students pursuing degrees in......

Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

India has seen a great revival of Buddhism in the country under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, said a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk as the International Buddhist Confederation celebrates......

Railway unions seek limit on fare subsidy

Expressing concern at the deterioration in railway finances, the two major unions of rail employees have asked the government to limit subsidy on fares to certain classes and to raise fares on the......

India to join top global league with proposed black money law

India will join the league of countries like Singapore, UK and the US with its proposed law to check black money, under which those hiding income and evading tax in relation to foreign assets can......

Hotelier Lalit Suri dies in London

Leading hotelier and Rajya Sahba member Lalit Suri died in London early this morning after a massive heart attack, family sources said. The 60-year-old chairman of Bharat Hotel chain is survived by......

40 Years Ago...And now: A roller coaster ride for India's airlines

Very few flights, fixed fares and virtually non-existent airport security, manual ticketing and check-in processes and absence of loyalty programmes were the order of the day.  Image: Air......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

Richa Chadha: I am being spoilt by international attention now

Not only does Richa Chadha have a nose for picking interesting roles, but her olfactory system also seems to help her prepare for them.  Before starting on a project, she selects a fragrance......

No ranking points in Shooting World Cup due to coronavirus

IMAGE: (Picture for representational purpose only) A teacher shows students how to use a mask made from tissue. Photograph: Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images The International Shooting Sport......

Exclusive! 'I am not a criminal'

'What can I do if god made me the way I am?''All I want to do is win medals for India and make my country proud.' IMAGE: Dutee Chand challenged the International Association of Athletics......

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday IMAGE: In an official statement, IAAF clarified that they are not classifying any Differences of Sexual Development (DSD) athlete,......

Iranian striker to miss Israel trip

Bayern Munich's Iranian striker Vahid Hashemian will not travel to Israel for Wednesday's Champions League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.The German club said the decision had been taken on Monday......

Irish tourist was first tennis champ

Puccini's opera "La Boheme" premiered to a lukewarm Turin reception; Russia's last Tsar Nicholas II was crowned in Moscow, while in the United States 1896 saw Henry Ford put the finishing touches......